It turned out to be quite simple. The tension pulley is spring loaded. Just put a wrench on the nut of the pulley shaft and you can move the pulley to relieve the tension (do not to loosen the nut) and slip the old belt off. Same procedure to install the new belt. Tension pulley is behind the radiator and a little left of center. Just remove the air intake duct above the radiator. Mine is a '97, but should be similar.
You can change the serpentine belt by loosening the tensioner pulley. When the tensioner pulley is loose and the serpentine belt will become loose. Put the new serpentine belt on and tighten the tensioner pulley.
The 1998 Camry did not have a serpentine belt. Do you have a 1998 Corolla?
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To change the serpentine belt on a Lexus RX 350, first, ensure the engine is off and cool. Locate the serpentine belt routing diagram, usually found on a sticker in the engine bay or in the owner's manual. Use a wrench to relieve tension on the tensioner pulley, then remove the old belt from the pulleys. Finally, route the new belt according to the diagram, ensuring it's correctly seated, and release the tensioner to secure the belt in place.
You have to unscrew the tensioner bolt and remove the serpentine belt first, then change the pulley and replace the belt.You have to unscrew the tensioner bolt and remove the serpentine belt first, then change the pulley and replace the belt.
Which belt? Timing or Serpentine? Serpentine is easy. Turn tension pulley with a breaker bar and pull belt off.
To change the alternator on a 1998 Lexus GS300, first disconnect the negative battery terminal to ensure safety. Remove the serpentine belt by loosening the tensioner, then unbolt the alternator from its bracket. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the old alternator. Install the new alternator by reversing the steps—attach it to the bracket, reconnect the electrical connections, and reinstall the serpentine belt before securing the battery terminal.
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